Frequently Asked Questions
Our Program
Jenny Craig offers a range of Program options to meet your needs. Learn more!
- What are the different Program options that Jenny Craig offers?
- What if I don't want to come into a Local Centre or there's none in my area?
- How much does Jenny Craig cost?
- Do you have a Maintenance Program?
- Do you have an Adolescent Program?
- How can I find the Jenny Craig Centre nearest me?
- Can I do the Program if I'm breastfeeding?
- Can I do the Program if I travel a lot?
- Is my Jenny Craig Centre membership transferable to Jenny Direct?
Q: What are the different Program options that Jenny Craig offers?
A: Jenny Craig offers a comprehensive Food/Body/Mind Program. We deliver the Program in two ways – either in your Local Centre, or at home with Jenny Direct. No matter which option you select, our trained Consultants will customize the Program to meet your needs.
- Click here to learn more about the Jenny Craig Program options.
- Click here to read FAQs about Jenny Direct®.
Q: What if I don't want to go to a Local Centre or there's not one in my area?
A: Our Jenny Direct® at-home Program allows you to participate in the Jenny Craig Program from the convenience of your own home. You enjoy weekly phone "meetings" with your trained Consultant, and order your Jenny's Cuisine™ in at least two-week increments. Many clients prefer to order their food in four-week increments (plus the cost of shipping).
Q: How much does Jenny Craig cost?
A: The cost of Jenny Craig depends on several things – which plan you choose, which menu items you select, and so on. We have a short term plan and longer term plans, so you can choose the option that is right for you!
And as one client told us: "You know what would really cost a lot? Having a nutritionist, a personal exercise trainer, a chef, and a lifestyle coach! For me, Jenny Craig was the inexpensive way of getting the Program and coaching I needed."
Did you know?
- Many Jenny Craig clients state they spend about the same or less on food than before they were on the program.
- Jenny Craig clients, on average, spend just a $1 a day more on Jenny's Cuisine™ than the typical American spends on food.*
*Average Jenny Craig client expense versus U.S. resident food expenditures as reported by USDA, Economic Research Service. Food CPI, Prices and Expenditures, Table 15, Per Capita Food Expenditures: 1953 to 2007 (adjusted 4.5% for inflation to reflect 2008 expenditures)
Q: Do you have a Maintenance Program?
A: At Jenny Craig our goal is to help you learn not only how to lose weight, but how to effectively maintain your weight loss as well. The maintenance component of our Platinum, Rewards, or Premium Success Membership helps transition you from Jenny's Cuisine™ to planning your own menus. During maintenance consultations, you are guided through the Maintenance Mastery Manual to help you "master" the skills essential for continued success.
Q: Do you have an Adolescent Program?
A: The Jenny Craig Program is available to adolescents 13-17 years old, who obtain their parent's written permission, and who do not have health conditions and/or taking medications. The Program includes weekly one-on-one consultations, weekly menus and Program materials.
Q: How can I find the Jenny Craig Centre nearest me?
A: Feel free to use our Centre Locator – by entering your area code, zip code or postal code, and city or state, you'll receive a list of the Centres nearest you. You can also call toll-free 1-800-597-JENNY to obtain the same information.
Q: Can I do the Program if I'm breastfeeding?
A: Absolutely. Nursing mothers follow a modified calorie level based on the child's age and frequency of breastfeeding. In some cases, doctor approval is required. In the United States, breastfeeding mothers will need to get their doctor to recommend a vitamin supplement, as Jenny Craig supplements will not meet their needs.
Q: Can I do the Program if I travel a lot?
A: Yes, Jenny Craig offers a full line of shelf-stable, microwavable selections such as Turkey Chili and Chicken Pasta Parmesan. Throw in our other portable items like Honey Oat Bar, Chicken and Tuna Kits and Trail Mix, and you have everything you need for a Program on-the-go. For your convenience, all of our travel-friendly foods are indicated in the Menu Planner with a suitcase icon.
Additionally, with the Jenny Direct® option, you can have your consultations over the phone and your food is shipped directly to you (plus the cost of shipping).
